Patient Studies

Example 2: Pediatric

This child had severe nasal and pharyngeal airway obstruction (see photos on left). Photos on the right show forward development and resolution of airway compromise.

Example 3: Adult

Adult’s “before treatment” images (on left) show dangerously small airway volume of 18mm. Patient reports needing at least ten hours of sleep to feel moderately functional. Snoring is extreme.

Images on the right were taken five months into treatment. The development has been achieved. Airway volume quadrupled in size. Now needs normal eight hours of sleep to feel refreshed. Snoring has ceased.

Example 4: Pediatric

The top photo shows the result of chronic mouth breathing which itself is a symptom of a restricted airway. When there is an airway compromise, nasal breathing is insufficient and the mouth must be used to bring in sufficient oxygen. Notice that in the top photo only the back teeth touch. This is indicative of a steep downward growth angle of the lower jaw and the patient having a very “long” face, which are classic symptoms of restricted airway/mouth breathing.

The bottom photo was taken only 30 days into treatment with the pediatric growth appliance. By wearing the appliance nearly full-time for just one month, the trajectory of the jaw development changed. Her lower jaw began to remodel into a healthier position and her bite closed. Again, the appliance, by changing one thing, changed everything for the better.

Example 5: Pediatric

Top images are from “before treatment” and show a child with an underbite, inability to nose breathe and academic disability (requires tutoring for most classes).

Bottom images are taken 6 months into treatment with pediatric growth appliance. In the “after” photos his lips are comfortably together. His underbite is resolved. Academic performance has improved significantly and fewer tutors are needed at this point. Of course, the substantial forward repositioning of his jaws was accomplished with the Osseo Restoration Appliance, NOT with headgear.

Example 6: Adult

The patient had pushed back upper jaw which did not allow lower jaw to rest comfortably. This led to muscle tension and generalized discomfort. Development took six months.

Example 7: Adult

Five months of Osseo Restoration Appliance development.

Example 8: Teenager

This is an example that it is possible to develop facial structure non surgically. Six months of Osseo Restoration Appliance development.

Example 9: Adult

This patient came to me right after she was finished with her orthodontic work. To correct her overbite her orthodontist, unfortunately, removed two healthy teeth from her top jaw. Her upper jaw was pushed back. As a result, she lost her sense of smell, developed TMJ discomfort, and started lisping. After the Osseo Restoration Appliance was placed, two weeks later, her sense of smell came back. Eight months later, no more TMJ discomfort and no more lisp. There is plenty of room for her tongue.